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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 231.08 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 231.08 and 89.05 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 231.08 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/231.08 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 231.08 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 20,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,577.08/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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